ELLIS THOMAS C

MAJ Thomas "TC" C. Ellis was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/30/2024 at the age of 84.1 from Short illness
Paris, TX
Flight Classes 66-23 and 66-21
Date of Birth 05/24/1940
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with C/1/9 CAV 1 CAV in 67, A/228 ASHB 1 CAV in 69-70
Call signs in Vietnam BRAVE FIGHTER 26, WILDCATS
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More detail on this person: Thomas "TC" Ellis passed away on June 30, 2024, after a short illness. Born in Buckhorn, KY on May 24, 1940, he grew up in Johnson City, TN before enlisting in the military in 1958. He served as an enlisted man until 1966 and went to Warrant Helicopter Flight School. In 1967 while in the RVN, he was shot down and lost two members of his crew. After his military service, he flew for Untied Coal Company in Bristol, VA. In 1990, he went to work for the US Postal Service and retried for good. He is survived by best friend and loving wife of 52 years, Bobbie.

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025